Anthropic tells investors of second straight profitable quarter, 80%+ gross margins
Sources report that Anthropic told investors it expects to be profitable for a second consecutive quarter, with gross margins exceeding 80% before partner revenue sharing and training costs. The disclosure aims to ease concerns about cash burn ahead of a potential blockbuster IPO, amid broader industry fears over the pace of AI development.
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Financial Times : Sources: Anthropic told investors it will be profitable for a second straight quarter, with 80%+ gross margins before partner revenue sharing and training costs — Claude maker seeks to ease cash burn concerns before blockbuster IPO amid fears over pace of AI development
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